S01E22 - Why the way you're currently using hashtags is hurting your reach

Yes, we all know hashtags don’t give you direct reach anymore.But that doesn’t mean they don’t matter.In this episode, I’m breaking down:🔍 What hashtags are actually for in 2025 🚫 Why copying and pasting the same list of hashtags every time is hurting your reach (and yes, Instagram can flag it as bot behavior) 🧠 The difference between niche hashtags and content-specific hashtags 📉 Why your “easy strategy” might be the very thing tanking your visibility ✅ And what to do instead Hashtags might not be what they once were... but when used right, they still play an important role.HOOKED - The Programhttp://evelongfield.com/hookedHow to make the algorithm adore youhttp://evelongfield.com/algo